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UAE imposes travel ban on Iraq, Iran, and Lebanon

Shafaq News 2026/05/01 12:22

Shafaq News- Abu Dhabi

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Thursday banned its citizens fromtraveling to Iraq, Iran, and Lebanon, urging those already in the threecountries to leave promptly.

The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs attributed the move to “currentdevelopments in the region,” stressing the need to follow official guidance andsafety advisories.

The decision comes despite Iraq reopening its national airport on April 10,ending weeks of suspension linked to the regional conflict, particularly theUS-Israeli war on Iran.

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